2026 is the library's 125th anniversary! Keep an eye out for special events, displays, and activities celebrating this incredible milestone all year long! The Library originally opened on January 12, 1901. To celebrate, we're running a year-long reading program, starting January 12th! Every time we reach 1,901 books, we'll have a prize drawing. There will […]
Spice of the Month is back! Our featured spice is white pepper. Pepper is one of the oldest spices in recorded history, second to Cinnamon. That's why we chose it! We thought it would be a perfect fit for our summer reading them, Unearth a Story™. It's all about the joy of discovery through reading […]
Register and Submit Questions Here Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more! A Dolly Parton crop art portrait. Size-96 cowboy boots. A button quilt. State Fairs: Growing American Craft features […]
7th-12th graders, are you looking for a tabletop adventure? Sign up for our teen TTRPG club! All skill levels are welcome, from beginner to expert. TAS is currently playing D&D. Registration limited, and required to participate in this program. Sign Up Here
We can't wait to dig into an epic summer with you! Join us at Summer Celebration to kick off our Summer Reading Program!
This FREE event includes games, bounce houses, treats, face-painting, first responder vehicles, and so much more! Fun to be had by a variety of ages.
This is an outdoor event, in the library parking lot. The library will be closed to the public until 1:00pm on the day of the event, except for bathroom use via the Youth entrance.
Learn about creative ways to build and explore your own ingenuity and imagination, and socialize with other LEGO fans! Check out our collection of LEGO books as well. This is a free program, does not require registration, and is suitable for children & families ages 3 – 12 (younger children should be carefully monitored because […]
For the Record is a place for music lovers to gather and share their love of both reading about and listening to music. Join us for a monthly meetup on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00PM. We dive into the stories behind iconic musicians and albums, while sharing our favorite tracks and newest […]
Recommended age: 3-5 with a caregiver
A storytime at HPL (for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers) includes books, songs, rhymes, music, and more-- chosen for the appropriate age!
You and your child will create a strong bond, build lasting memories, and learn through play with their peers!
Register Here Unearth a Story™ underscores the joy of discovery that reading brings and that every person and every community have stories waiting to be found and shared – through books, programs, and local knowledge. Registration for the Summer Reading Challenge begins June 1st! Register on Beanstack and complete the challenge to win […]
Recommended age: 3-5 with a caregiver
A storytime at HPL (for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers) includes books, songs, rhymes, music, and more-- chosen for the appropriate age!
You and your child will create a strong bond, build lasting memories, and learn through play with their peers!
Join us for an evening of fun, friendly competition, and community at Board Game Night! Whether you're into strategy showdowns, lighthearted party games, or classic card games, there's something for everyone. Games Include: Tabletop Games Party games Card games Trivia (Feel free to bring your own favorite to share!) Snacks will be provided — come […]
Studies show that children gain confidence when reading to dogs. Whether your child is a pre-reader, just learning to read, or is a proficient reader, they will enjoy this fun program. When readers get three punches on their punch card, they get a free book! This program is in partnership with Hutchinson Kennel Club Therapy […]
Register and Submit Questions Here Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular (and just plain wild) Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us to chat about his latest book, A Parade of Horribles. As chaos and mass panic spread outside the dungeon in the wake […]
Bring your competitive side to the library for a variety of card and board games! This is a come-and-go event best suited for 1st-6th graders. Snacks will be provided!
7th-12th graders, kick off your summer at the library with food, fun, and a mystery to solve! This teens-only event will take place after hours, when the library is closed to the general public. Registration is free, and required to participate in this event. Click Here to Register
Do you feel the call to explore dangerous ruins? Fight terrible monsters? Protect the innocent and defeat villainy?!
Then join the Hutchinson Public Library’s Table Top Role Playing Game club! Refreshments provided.
Second Saturdays 1:30-4:00pm
Grades 2nd-6th
Youth Services Activity Room
*Registration required, click the image to sign up!
Recommended age: 18 months - 2 years
A storytime at HPL (for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers) includes books, songs, rhymes, music, and more-- chosen for the appropriate age!
You and your child will create a strong bond, build lasting memories, and learn through play with their peers!
Recommended age: Birth - 18 months
A storytime at HPL (for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers) includes books, songs, rhymes, music, and more-- chosen for the appropriate age!
You and your child will create a strong bond, build lasting memories, and learn through play with their peers!
Recommended age: 18 months - 2 years
A storytime at HPL (for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers) includes books, songs, rhymes, music, and more-- chosen for the appropriate age!
You and your child will create a strong bond, build lasting memories, and learn through play with their peers!
Recommended age: Birth - 18 months
A storytime at HPL (for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers) includes books, songs, rhymes, music, and more-- chosen for the appropriate age!
You and your child will create a strong bond, build lasting memories, and learn through play with their peers!
7th-12th graders, join us at the library for an afternoon of creativity! Use Model Magic, markers, and paper clips to create unique 3D bookmarks of your own design. All materials and snacks will be provided. Click Here to Register
The Creative Writing Corner is a space for anyone to sit down and work on their own stories. Whether you want to brainstorm ideas with other patrons, need help editing your work, or just want to sit in the corner and write away; this is the corner for you! Join us in the Sunroom on […]
A multi-lingual social event where you can practice any language you are learning in a real-world conversational environment. This is a friendly place to meet neighbors, share stories, and celebrate languages from around the world. Enjoy light refreshments and group activities. it's a lively mix if language, laughter, and learning! Have questions? Reach out to […]
Recommended age: 3-5 with a caregiver
A storytime at HPL (for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers) includes books, songs, rhymes, music, and more-- chosen for the appropriate age!
You and your child will create a strong bond, build lasting memories, and learn through play with their peers!
Let’s talk about books! We explore a variety of fiction genres each month! Salt City Readers meets every third Wednesday each month. Check out the books at the Public Service Desk or on Cloud Library!
Recommended age: 3-5 with a caregiver
A storytime at HPL (for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers) includes books, songs, rhymes, music, and more-- chosen for the appropriate age!
You and your child will create a strong bond, build lasting memories, and learn through play with their peers!
Register and Submit Questions Here Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood. This heartfelt book highlights his journey to bring together the stories and wisdom of grandfathers from all walks of life—all with a mission to nurture […]
Discover Kansas petroglyphs with Rex Buchanan, director emeritus of the Kansas Geological Survey and the co-author of Petroglyphs of the Kansas Smoky Hills (2019). Long before the coming of Euro-Americans, native inhabitants of what is now Kansas left their mark on the land: carvings in the soft orange and red sandstone of the state's Smoky […]
Bring your competitive side to the library for a variety of card and board games! This is a come-and-go event best suited for 1st-6th graders. Snacks will be provided!
Recommended age: 18 months - 2 years
A storytime at HPL (for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers) includes books, songs, rhymes, music, and more-- chosen for the appropriate age!
You and your child will create a strong bond, build lasting memories, and learn through play with their peers!
Recommended age: Birth - 18 months
A storytime at HPL (for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers) includes books, songs, rhymes, music, and more-- chosen for the appropriate age!
You and your child will create a strong bond, build lasting memories, and learn through play with their peers!
The Didgeridoo Down Under Show is an energetic fusion of Australian music, comedy, storytelling, and loads of audience movement. Raihan will be our performer and his show includes two live animals-- Lollipop the blue-tongued skink and Snuggles the kingsnake.This show is free and fun for all ages!
Recommended age: 18 months - 2 years
A storytime at HPL (for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers) includes books, songs, rhymes, music, and more-- chosen for the appropriate age!
You and your child will create a strong bond, build lasting memories, and learn through play with their peers!
Recommended age: Birth - 18 months
A storytime at HPL (for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers) includes books, songs, rhymes, music, and more-- chosen for the appropriate age!
You and your child will create a strong bond, build lasting memories, and learn through play with their peers!
6:00 pm Sun Room Mystery Mavens meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month. If you are interested in obtaining a copy of this month’s book and participating in a discussion, please contact adult.program.coordinator@hutchpl.org or call 620-663-5441 ext. 123
Recommended age: 3-5 with a caregiver
A storytime at HPL (for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers) includes books, songs, rhymes, music, and more-- chosen for the appropriate age!
You and your child will create a strong bond, build lasting memories, and learn through play with their peers!
Register Here Unearth a Story™ underscores the joy of discovery that reading brings and that every person and every community have stories waiting to be found and shared – through books, programs, and local knowledge. Registration for the Summer Reading Challenge begins June 1st! Register on Beanstack and complete the challenge to win a […]
Recommended age: 3-5 with a caregiver
A storytime at HPL (for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers) includes books, songs, rhymes, music, and more-- chosen for the appropriate age!
You and your child will create a strong bond, build lasting memories, and learn through play with their peers!
Strange New Words will take you on a literary journey through time and space with friends! This book club meets at the library every other month on the fourth Thursday at 6:00PM. Together, we'll explore new and thought-provoking realms that shed light on the complexities of the human experience—often through unexpected perspectives. Whether you're a […]
Bring your competitive side to the library for a variety of card and board games! This is a come-and-go event best suited for 1st-6th graders. Snacks will be provided!
Sensory Storytime is a welcoming, interactive environment specially designed for children with various sensory needs. Group sizes are limited to ensure that the environment remains low-stress and truly accessible for those with sensory sensitivities.
Please register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EADAB29A0F8C70-61430327-sensory#/
For more information, please contact us at youthservices@hutchpl.org
Join us for an art auction of selected items from our artwork collections! With new generations of artists flourishing in Kansas, we want to revitalize our collection with new works, artists, mediums, and subjects. To achieve that goal, we went through a careful evaluation process to determine where we could make room in our current […]
Tech-Share MeetupGot questions about your phone, tablet, laptop, or other tech gadgets? Bring them to the Tech-Share Meetup! Whether you're troubleshooting an issue, learning a new app, or just curious about how something works, we're here to help. This friendly, drop-in session is a great place to get one-on-one assistance, share tips, and learn together […]
Love to read? Join our book club just for 7th-12th graders! In June, TBC is reading The Maze Runner by James Dashner. Read the book on your own, then join the group for discussion, trivia, and snacks! Books will be available for checkout at the Youth Services Desk for TBC members. Never participated in this book club […]
Recommended age: 18 months - 2 years
A storytime at HPL (for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers) includes books, songs, rhymes, music, and more-- chosen for the appropriate age!
You and your child will create a strong bond, build lasting memories, and learn through play with their peers!
Recommended age: Birth - 18 months
A storytime at HPL (for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers) includes books, songs, rhymes, music, and more-- chosen for the appropriate age!
You and your child will create a strong bond, build lasting memories, and learn through play with their peers!
Recommended age: 18 months - 2 years
A storytime at HPL (for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers) includes books, songs, rhymes, music, and more-- chosen for the appropriate age!
You and your child will create a strong bond, build lasting memories, and learn through play with their peers!
Recommended age: Birth - 18 months
A storytime at HPL (for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers) includes books, songs, rhymes, music, and more-- chosen for the appropriate age!
You and your child will create a strong bond, build lasting memories, and learn through play with their peers!
Unleash your inner pop star at our family karaoke night! Tuesday, June 30th 6:30-7:30pmYouth Services activity roomWhat to expect: a playlist of family-friendly songs to choose from, building confidence, and having fun in the spotlight!
Recommended age: 3-5 with a caregiver
A storytime at HPL (for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers) includes books, songs, rhymes, music, and more-- chosen for the appropriate age!
You and your child will create a strong bond, build lasting memories, and learn through play with their peers!
7th-12th graders, ready for an adventure? Join our TTRPG group for teens! All skill levels are welcome, just bring your imagination and we’ll provide the rest. TAS is currently playing D&D. Click Here to Register
Recommended age: 3-5 with a caregiver
A storytime at HPL (for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers) includes books, songs, rhymes, music, and more-- chosen for the appropriate age!
You and your child will create a strong bond, build lasting memories, and learn through play with their peers!
Bring your competitive side to the library for a variety of card and board games! This is a come-and-go event best suited for 1st-6th graders. Snacks will be provided!